Senior Sustainability Advisor
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65 days left
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
Dartford
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Salary
£58,000 - £75,000 /year
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Career level
Senior Level
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Qualification
Relevant Degree / HND / Chartered status or extensive major project delivery track record
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Experience
5+ Years
Description
Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Senior Sustainability Advisor to join their project team in Dartford supporting the landmark Crown House Technologies project. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
Laing O'Rourke are looking for a Senior Sustainability Advisor to support our Specialist Trading Business Group (STBG) businesses. All of our STBG's are committed to delivering measurable sustainability outcomes aligned with Laing O'Rourke's Science-Based Targets initiative and wider sustainability objectives. These commitments span environmental performance, compliance, low-carbon innovation, and social value delivery—key to maintaining our licence to operate and competitive edge across both external and internal projects.
Position Overview & Key Facts
- Employer: Laing O’Rourke
- Vacancy Requisition ID: 7820
- Project / Base Location: Bridge Place 1 or 2, Dartford, DA2 6SN, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Target Experience: 5+ Years
- Compensation Benchmark: £58,000 – £75,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
- Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Monitor, track, and report progress against agreed sustainability KPIs.
- Review data, identify trends and turn outputs into actions
- Provide sustainability and environmental support across Select, Crown House Technologies, and Vetter projects.
- Manage client and monthly reporting requirements including including BREEAM assessments where applicable.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems across depots and facilities.
- Coordinate audits, inspections, and ensure timely close-out of corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain Social Value Plans for fixed facilities.
- Track progress and maintain robust, auditable evidence of delivery.
- Lead the collection and validation of annual sustainability data.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency across key metrics, including energy, carbon, waste, and social value.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in sustainability, environmental management, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of environmental compliance frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 50001).
- Experience with sustainability reporting, data analysis, and KPI tracking.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver across a diverse project portfolio.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a focus on audit-ready outputs.
- Degree level qualified to ensure sufficient technical knowledge
- Preferable auditing experience
- Be willing to travel
What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)
- Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
- Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
- Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
- Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
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This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.